There are 3 ways to get from Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Araratbus Coach
4h 5m$3–26Train
- Take the train from Warrnambool Station to North Shore Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from North Shore Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
5h 33m$65–133Drive 144 km
- Drive from Warrnambool to Ararat (Station)car 144 km
1h 46m$26–37
Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) is to bus which costs $3 - $26 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St and arriving at Ararat. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Ararat (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Ararat Station via North Shore Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Warrnambool and Ararat (Station) is 258 km. The road distance is 144 km.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $3 - $26.
The bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Ararat takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St station.
Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.
The best way to get from Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) is to bus which takes 4h 5m and costs $3 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Warrnambool, VIC, Australia and Ararat (Station), VIC, Australia?
V-Line Buses operates a bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Ararat 3 times a week. Tickets cost $3–26 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Warrnambool Station to Ararat Station via North Shore Station in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Warrnambool Station to North Shore Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $9–13
- Phone
- 1800 703 357
- [email protected]
- Website
- Journey Beyond
Train from North Shore Station to Ararat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Journey Beyond
- Red Standard Readyrail
- $55–65
- Red Standard Everyday
- $55–70
- Red Premium Readyrail
- $85–110
- Red Premium Everyday
- $100–120
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Lava Street Interchange/Lava St to Ararat
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More Questions & Answers
Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Ararat station.
Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at North Shore Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Ararat (Station) is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Warrnambool to Ararat (Station).
There are 17+ hotels available in Ararat (Station).